CMAA signs MoU with US demining NGO
Cambodia Mine Action and Victims Assistance Authority (CMAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a US-based NGO to broaden partnership and cooperation on landmine clearance. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501049599/cmaa-signs-mou-with-us-demining-ngo/
Education ministry, NACD awarded for tobacco policy
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) have received awards from the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) for their implementation of tobacco control in Cambodia. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-ministry-nacd-awarded-tobacco-policy
Reminder to get COVID-19 vaccine, third dose or booster dose, for age group of 5 years old or older
On 25 April 2022, the Ministry of Health issued a notification on the reminder to get COVID-19 vaccine, third dose or booster dose, for the age group of 5 years old or older.The Ministry of Health would like to remind those in the age group ...
Ministry of Health
Fresh calls for single-stop inspection on VN border
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has asked Vietnamese Customs for its full commitment to the Single Stop Inspection and Common Control Area (SSI & CCA) initiative, in the interest of boosting cross-border trade between the two countries. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/fresh-calls-single-stop-inspection-vn-border
Press release on the meeting between the Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information of the National Assembly and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
On 1 February 2023, at the National Assembly building, the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information of the National Assembly, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, chaired a meeting to understand “Cambodia’s foreign policy in the ...
National Assembly of Cambodia
Microfinance association claims NGO statement “biased”
The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) regarded the commentary by NGOs and civil society organizations on the industry as “biased, incomplete, and cherry-picked”, taking just the negative parts of a report produced by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) into account while ignoring ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/microfinance-association-claims-ngo-statement-biased
GFT exports decline 17.81% triggering more job loss fears
Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods (GFT) continued the slide as the January to September period recorded a decline of 17.81 percent, compared to the same period last year, triggering fears of more job losses and factory closures. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375664/gft-exports-decline-17-81-triggering-more-job-loss-fears/
Demand for organic rice in Preah Vihear continues
Two companies, Amru Rice (Cambodia) and Golden Rice Cambodia, renewed their contracts on Aug. 24 to buy organic rice from the farming community in Preah Vihear province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501349302/demand-for-organic-rice-in-preah-vihear-continues/
More investment anticipated following Fujian investors’ visit
Cambodia is optimistic of an increase in direct investment or joint ventures with Chinese investors following a successful visit by a delegation of entrepreneurs from Fujian province who specialise in sectors such as mining, energy, manufacturing, tourism, accommodation, and heating and air conditioning. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/more-investment-anticipated-following-fujian-investors-visit
An overview of new ministry leaders and their family and business ties
The single National Assembly vote on Tuesday which solidified Hun Manet’s position as prime minister also ushered in sweeping changes across Cambodia’s top minister roles. ...
CamboJA Staff
https://cambojanews.com/an-overview-of-new-ministry-leaders-and-their-family-and-business-ties/
Cambodian and Malaysian leaders look for more cooperation
The leaders of Cambodia and Malaysia shared their expectation for a deeper cooperation during their bilateral talks on the side-lines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355605/cambodian-and-malaysian-leaders-look-for-more-cooperation/
NBC organises macroeconomic conference to boost Cambodia’s economic development
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (Cambodia) organised on Thursday the 9th NBC Annual Macroeconomic Conference, giving floor for discussion for the development of Cambodian economy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501191238/nbc-organises-macroeconomic-conference-to-boost-cambodias-economic-development/
ACLEDA scoops award for aiding Cambodian SMEs
ACLEDA Bank, one of Cambodia’s largest banks, today revealed it has been crowned the “Best Bank Partner for SMEs in EAP Award” by Washington DC-based International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group. ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/acleda-scoops-award-for-aiding-cambodian-smes
CCC workshop tackles export issues for domestic SMEs
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on July 8 advised owners of local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to understand and follow the legal procedures for export to streamline the process and reduce compliance issues. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ccc-workshop-tackles-export-issues-domestic-smes
DCTS to govern Cambodia-United Kingdom trade from April
The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) of the United Kingdom (UK) will come into effect in April and Cambodia is among the 65 beneficiaries of it. The scheme will replace the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501239699/dcts-to-govern-cambodia-united-kingdom-trade-from-april/
Senate approves draft law on Laos border treaty ratification
The Senate unanimously approved a draft law on the ratification of the State-Boundary Treaty between Cambodia and Laos, signalling acceptance of the results of a joint inspection of 86 per cent of the border. Negotiations around the demarcations have been ongoing for more than 28 ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senate-approves-draft-law-laos-border-treaty-ratification
Informal economy workers expect to join NSSF late Feb
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) will tentatively roll out its Social Protection: Innovations for Informal Sector (SPIN) project for housemaids and tuk-tuk drivers soon after an NSSF board of directors meeting on February 21. ...
Rann Reuy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/informal-economy-workers-expect-join-nssf-late-feb
Main Siem Reap airport work ‘done by March’
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) will be a major infrastructural feat that expands and improves the Kingdom’s air passenger and cargo services, bringing in more foreign tourists to fuel post-Covid-19 recovery in the industry. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/main-siem-reap-airport-work-done-march
AFD to support Cambodia’s digitalisation drive.
French Development Agency (AFD) recently affirmed its commitment to support Cambodia’s digitalisation efforts in tune with the government’s Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2035. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304267/afd-to-support-cambodias-digitalisation-drive/
Candlelight officially out of election
The Candlelight Party (CP) is officially out of contention for the upcoming July 23 national election after the Constitutional Council of Cambodia (CCC) upheld the earlier decision by the National Election Committee (NEC) to decline their registration. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/candlelight-officially-out-election